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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 91.89, 137.07 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 91.89, 137.07 and 90.72 is: 135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    91.89 : 137.07 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    91.89/137.07 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    91.89x = 137.07 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    91.89x = 12,434.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,434.99/91.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.32

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